Some lodgers were disappointed with the dinner at the on-site restaurant

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Editor's Review

Updated Aug 27, 2012

Overview

Located alongside the Thompson River just north of Trans-Canada Highway 1, the South Thompson Inn and Conference Centre is popular for corporate business conferences and with travellers who prefer an out-of-the-way and scenic stay. It is 25 km (roughly 26 minutes) from Kamloops' city centre.

Set on 55 acres, this hotel has 57 guest rooms and suites offering satellite TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, bathrobes, a desk, and a hair dryer. Some suites include jacuzzi tubs.

Hotel amenities include a heated pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, and recreational amenities such as horseshoes, badminton, bocce ball and volleyball. Board games and books are available in the hotel's library, while mountain bikes are available to rent on site. The conference centre includes 10 meeting rooms and a business centre. The hotel's grounds are walkable and are also home to the owners' horses and llamas and a pond with turtles. Accessible rooms are available upon request and parking is free. Pets are allowed for $30 per night, per room.

Breakfast is provided at a charge of $10 per day, and additional on-site dining is available at the madisens Restaurant and Bourbon Lounge, both open daily from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The South Thompson Inn is close to several golf courses: Rivershore Golf Links is next door (4-minute drive), Eagle Point Golf Resort (a 17-minute drive), and Pineridge Golf course (20-minute drive). Kamloops Wildlife Park is approximately a 12-minute drive away.(All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

The majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive with much praise going to the hotel's property, staff, and rooms.

Several reviewers complimented the hotel on its grounds. They described the property as being exceptionally well maintained with beautiful views of the Thompson River and sunsets, and they also enjoyed visiting the horses and llamas kept at the hotel.

Most guests were pleased with the attitude of the staff and characterized them as friendly, helpful and pleasant. One guest detailed how helpful the staff were in helping her plan her wedding at the hotel.

The rooms were a source of praise for some lodgers; they described them as clean, tastefully decorated and spacious with comfortable beds. However, a few guests were disappointed that there weren't fridges in the rooms.

While most of the reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints among them regarding the hotel's breakfast, location, and on-site restaurant.

Many guests were disappointed with the breakfast provided at the hotel. It was described as being small in selection with no hot items, and these guests were upset that it was not included in the price (it is $10 per person) and that it had to be ordered the night before. Many of these guests felt a hot breakfast should be included since the hotel does have a restaurant on site.

Some reviewers found the location to be too far from Kamloops' downtown area (roughly 25 minutes driving time) and had complaints about having to drive several minutes to pick up supplies. Some other reviewers mentioned they had difficulty finding the hotel and that they needed to call the hotel or ask at the gas station for directions.

The dinner served at the on-site restaurant was a source of disappointment for some lodgers. Some described it as too expensive, while some said that the "seasonal veggies" described on the menu were canned corn. The service at the restaurant was also characterized by a few guests as slow and "not-so-friendly".

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Guest Reviews

Rated by Guests

8.7 / out of 10

"Very Good"

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5 / out of 13

hotels in Sun Peaks

The average guest rating for South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre is 8.7 out of 10 based on 1453 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre at #5 out of 13 hotels in Sun Peaks.